How to Use artificial in a Sentence
artificial
adjective- The country's borders are artificial, and were set with no consideration for the various ethnic groups in the region.
- This product contains no artificial colors natural substances are used.
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Available in two sizes, this bag can fit a 7.5- or 9-foot artificial tree comfortably.
— Andie Kanaras, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2022 -
Amazon wants to be your artificial-intelligence doctor, or, at least, life coach.
— Geoffrey A. Fowler, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2022 -
But the rest were safely relocated to an artificial nest incubator where staff could monitor them.
— Zoe Sottile, CNN, 8 Oct. 2022 -
Extra sugars and heavy creams add fat and calories, while opting for sugar-free versions can expose a children to artificial sweeteners.
— Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 13 Oct. 2022 -
From a climate perspective, an artificial Christmas tree has some challenges, in theory.
— Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024 -
As a next step, Venturelli hopes to see researchers document microbial phase transitions in the guts of lab mice or other less artificial ecosystems.
— Bygabriel Popkin, science.org, 6 Oct. 2022 -
Optimistic and romantic, Hernández deals with the alienation brought on by artificial social conditions that then affect the youths’ dreams.
— Armond White, National Review, 12 Oct. 2022 -
With a combination of seeds, nuts, a layer of caramel, and a nougaty nut butter center, this energy bar seems like a candy bar without artificial ingredients.
— Hannah Singleton, Outside Online, 7 Oct. 2022 -
One, apparently working remotely, was present as a cartoon avatar that could manipulate the artificial objects.
— Steven Levy, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2022 -
Try using our free pumpkin carving stencil on an artificial pumpkin to create a lasting Halloween decoration.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2022 -
The chairs, clad in artificial leather, feature a thin foam cushion in the front.
— Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2024 -
Keep in Mind This artificial plant does not come with a planter.
— Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023 -
Spray an artificial bloom with polyacrylic spray, then let dry and place over the rocks.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023 -
The remaining 14 use artificial turf, and six of the 14 use slit film.
— Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 28 Nov. 2022 -
The best way to store an artificial Christmas tree is to take it apart and pack all the pieces into a storage bag.
— Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2023 -
If your space doesn’t get enough light, an artificial grow light can be used.
— Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024 -
Use artificial tears to moisten and soothe the surface of your eyes.
— Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024 -
There are no fake sounds, there are no artificial gear shift changes.
— Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2024 -
What plants have to teach us about life, both real and artificial.
— Longreads, 10 Mar. 2023 -
Fill a jar with the objects and call it done, or place artificial flowers in the jar with the coins or stones to create a faux bouquet.
— Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2024 -
Bunches of artificial lemons add a bit of sunshine to your front door.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024 -
The local derby allowed the use of both live bait and artificial lures.
— Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2024 -
Starting closer to the trunk of your artificial tree, adjoin a small, real sprig to a fake branch with a few twists of wire.
— Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024 -
In the final footage from the clip, a soaking Swift sat atop a telephone box in a studio as artificial rain poured down on her.
— Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 -
The end of life for an artificial tree is much different.
— Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 25 Nov. 2022 -
Giordano points out that the lakes seen surrounding the king’s palace in paintings from this time are artificial.
— Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Apr. 2023 -
There is a tent at the end of one of two grass practice fields, and a new large tent has been constructed above an artificial surface field.
— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024 -
Liberal democratic states make citizens; the artificial state makes trolls.
— Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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